We have been awaiting the conclusion of a statewide press
event announcing new measures as a result of the dynamic COVID-19 situation in
our state. We continue to collaborate with our Health Department partners on
multiple levels and the information in this message entails all of the latest
guidance. We are very aware of the concerns parents and employees have
regarding the health of students and staff in our schools. There have been many
employee questions and many parent questions. We believe it is beneficial to
address this message to our entire Granite community to share our broader
approach as follows:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY:

-All out of state student travel scheduled through the
next 30-days (April 11) will been canceled. Further guidance and additional
restrictions will be evaluated at that time.

-Mass gatherings including school events, field trips or
sports activities that involve more than 100 people in close proximity are
canceled until further notice.

-NO SCHOOL CLOSURES are recommended at this time and we
have been given guidelines and trigger points from health officials that we
will adhere to in order to enact a closure. Additional steps will be taken at
the school level to minimize congregation of students in close proximity per
state guidance.

-No dances, assemblies or school wide activities that
involve mass congregation of students (over 100) in a concentrated group, will
take place in the duration.

The most current information we have to relay from the
Health Department (media reports notwithstanding) is that COVID-19 is unlikely
to be transmitted by someone who does not have symptoms, so any interactions
with an individual before they were ill, are considered low-risk for
transmission. Consequently, 2nd hand contact is also considered low-risk. In
other words, YOU HAVE TO HAVE SYMPTOMS (fever, cough, shortness of breath) IN
ORDER TO TRANSMIT THIS DISEASE.

For our students and families, we respect the rights of
parents to make decisions as they feel appropriate and our attendance policy
will reflect that respect. We expect that our schools will work with our families
to provide appropriate accommodations in light of the current circumstances. As
always, students who are absent from school will be provided opportunities to
make up their learning. We also have plans and the capacity for
digital/distance/online learning where instruction can proceed. We are prepared
to implement these plans should the need arise.

The direction we have received from the state, is that
schools should REMAIN OPEN if at all possible, because of the unique impact on
our total community when a school is closed. Only in cases of “imminent
threat,” and in concert with the Salt Lake County Health Department, would a
closure decision be made.

Some of our communities may have been impacted by the
announcement regarding the Utah Jazz and player illness. Here is link to
specific guidance related to those circumstances – www.coronavirus.utah.gov

Based on current Health Department guidance, employees
will not be excused from work for first hand contact with someone who later
developed symptoms or second hand contact in a similar situation. Employees or
students who HAVE had contact with someone displaying symptoms or have concerns
of any kind regarding their personal situation, should contact their health
care provider or the state COVID-19 hotline at 1-800-456-7707 and adhere to
their guidance.

Specifically for our employees, sick leave use is
governed by employment contracts and is administered through our District
benefits office. Other types of leave for various employee groups (including hourly
employees) are governed by District policy. Questions regarding leave should be
directed to supervisors. Any directive to quarantine from a health care
provider should be submitted to the District benefits office. The Health
Department will notify the District when they recommend that individual
employees be quarantined.

Additional updates or school specific guidance will be
forthcoming as appropriate. As mentioned previously, this is a dynamic
situation and circumstances will continue to evolve. We are committed to
ensuring our students and staff have a safe learning and working environment
and appreciate your patience and support.

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